Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Poland is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 zł (27 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (21 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.97 zł (3.11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 zł (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 zł (14 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88 zł (3.04 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.34 zł (2.61 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.12 zł (3.23 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 zł (22 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.77 zł (2.96 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,710 zł (4,474 ₪) | 9,400 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,418 zł (3,463 ₪) | 7,243 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 911 zł (714 ₪) | 995 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,202 zł (2,509 ₪) | 5,739 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,469 zł (1,935 ₪) | 4,419 ₪ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 421 zł (330 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 55 zł (43 ₪) | 94 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,620 zł (1,269 ₪) | 1,791 ₪ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 502 zł (393 ₪) | 426 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 zł (32 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 zł (23 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Poland is 41% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 338 zł (265 ₪) | 359 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 141 zł (111 ₪) | 215 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 zł (266 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 388 zł (304 ₪) | 507 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 103,735 zł (81,291 ₪) | 145,089 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (5.54 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 zł (90 ₪) | 228 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Poland is 47% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (13 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48 zł (38 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 169 zł (133 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 zł (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (10 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.90 zł (4.62 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55 zł (43 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Poland is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84 zł (66 ₪) | 165 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58 zł (45 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 183 zł (143 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176 zł (138 ₪) | 292 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 zł (18 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (10 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 zł (10 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,602 zł (2,039 ₪) | 2,879 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.32 zł (0.25 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (111 ₪) | 267 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (13 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 50% cheaper than in Israel
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